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What is the season
for swimming with whale sharks on Isla Mujeres? |
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Whale shark tour season opens
officially on June 1st and runs through the beginning
of September. Please do not be misled by tours
offering to guide you out of season! |
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What is the cost
for Ceviche Tours’ Swimming with the Whale Sharks
excursions? |
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The cost for tours that allow
guests to swim with whale sharks is set by the Mexican
governing body, at $125 USD minimum. |
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Are private tours
available? |
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Private Tours provide the
best experience to ensure that you have the most time
to spend swimming or photographing the whale sharks. Private
tours start at $1,100 USD and allow for a maximum of
10 guests. Private tours are a must for professional
photographers and videographers. This will provide
sufficient time is spent in the water with the whale
sharks, to help you get that perfect shot. |
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Can I touch the whale
sharks? |
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Touching the whale sharks
is not permitted as they are endangered species. Ceviche
Tours are unique in that they are eco tours, designed
to protect the whale sharks while offering our guests
the experience of a lifetime. Please see the Rules
section on our Whale
Shark Preservation page. |
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How many whale sharks
can I expect to see on a tour? |
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Tours last year averaged
5-50 whale shark encounters for each excursion |
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Do you ever not encounter
whale sharks on a tour? |
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The waters surrounding Isla
Mujeres and Contoy Island boast one of the densest populations
of migrating whale sharks in the world. Last year,
our Ceviche Tours encountered whale sharks 99 percent
of the time. This season should be no different! |
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Are whale sharks
dangerous? |
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No. Whale sharks are
filter feeders, are very slow moving and extremely docile. They
pose no real threat to humans. See our Whale
Shark Preservation page for more information
on whale sharks. |
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How can I make a
reservation for a Ceviche Tour? |
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Reserving your whale shark
excursion is easy. Register online on our Tours
Registration page or click on the Contact
Us tab for special requests. Reservation
and cancellation policies can be found in the Whale
Shark Reservations section of CevicheTours.com. |
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How can I book a
large group tour? |
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Our boats can accommodate
a maximum of ten guests each. Groups will be arranged
accordingly. If your party is more than ten people,
you must reserve well in advance so our guides can plan
appropriately. Also, please be sure to arrive
extra early the day of your tour. |
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What if my tour dates
are already taken? |
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We have a network of other
reputable guides on Isla Mujeres we trust that we can
refer you to. |
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Where do we meet
the boat for the tour |
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Ceviche Tours meets all our
guests at Miramar Restaurant 50 meters to the left of
the Ferry dock on Isla Mujeres. If you need transportation
from Cancun, that can be arranged in advance for an additional
charge. |
